Overview of uploading files to a Contabo server:

There are several ways to upload files to your Contabo server depending on the operating system your local computer uses and the local computer your Contabo server uses. Below you'll find instructions on how to upload files to your server depending on the operating systems you use.

Table of contents

• How do I upload files to a Windows Contabo Server from a local Windows computer?
• How do I upload files to a Windows Contabo Server from a local Linux computer?
• How do I upload files to a Linux Contabo Server from a local Linux Computer?
• How do I upload files to a Linux Contabo Server using a local Windows computer?

How do I upload files to a Windows Contabo Server from a local Windows computer?

The easiest way to transfer files to a server running Windows from a local computer that is also using Windows is to use a remote desktop connection. Here is a quick guide to uploadin files using a remote desktop connection Windows:

1. Connect to your Contabo server with a remote desktop connection. (There is a guide on how to do this here.)
2. Open your file manager and go to "This PC". You should see a new drive appear in the "Devices and drives" section that is connected to your server.
3. You can then copy and paste your files to this drive just like you would to your local folder. They will then be uploaded to your Contabo server.

You are now ready to upload your first files to the server. Don't forget to back up your data regularly, as there are no automatic backups set up on your server by default.

How do I upload files to a Windows Contabo Server from a local Linux computer?

If your Linux computer is already has a GUI we recommend that you use Rdesktop to transfer your files.

Alternatively, you can install an FTP Server on your Windows Server, such as FileZilla Server. Once you have installed an FTP server on your Windows Server there are several ways to connect to it. The easiest way is to use your GUI's File Manager or the terminal.

You are now ready to upload your first files to the server. Don't forget to back up your data regularly, as there are no automatic backups set up on your server by default.

How do I upload files to a Linux Contabo Server from a local Linux Computer?

To give yourself all the administrative privileges you need, always type sudo -i at the beginning of each session:

sudo -i

This command will grant you the rights of a power user, so you don't have to type sudo at the beginning of every command line. If you're an experienced Linux user, you can transfer your files without using a graphical interface.

The easiest way to this is to use the command SFTP, for instance:

sftp <YOUR_USERNAME>@<IP_ADDRESS>

If you change your port, don't forget to use your new port number:

sftp -P<PORT_NUMBER><YOUR_USERNAME>@<IP_ADDRESS>

Alternatively, you can use a file manager. If you’re already using a GUI equipped with file manager (such as GNOME Nautilus on Ubuntu), you don't need to install a separate client. Otherwise, use any FTP client that can handle SFTP connections, such as the FileZilla client.

You are now ready to upload your first files to the server. Don't forget to back up your data regularly, as no automatic backups are set up on your server by default.

How do I upload files to a Linux Contabo Server using a local Windows computer?

The most convenient way to transfer files is to use an FTP client. Note that there is no FTP service installed or enabled on your Linux server by default, but you can establish an SFTP connection to your server.

We recommend FileZilla as a proven and easy to use client. Read the instructions here to understand how to connect FileZilla to your Linux server.

You are now ready to upload your first files to the server. Don't forget to back up your data regularly, as your server is not set up for automatic backups by default.

A note on backups:

Please note that Contabo will not back up your data for you, as this is part of Contabo's terms of service. You will have to back up your data manually.